Properties of Exponents

Simplity the expression.

•  $w^{-3}$  

•  $w^3$  

•  $\frac{1}{w^{-3}}$  

•  $w^{-13}$  

When multiplying like bases, you________ the exponents.

• add

• subtract

• multiply

• divide

When dividing like bases, you________ the exponents.

• add

• subtract

• multiply

• divide

When a power is raised to an additional power, you________ the exponents.

• add

• subtract

• multiply

• divide

Any natural number with an exponent of 0 evaluates to (a)